American Standard Version of 1901
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in diligence not slothful; fervent in spirit; serving {Some ancient authorities read the opportunity.}the Lord;
but sanctify in your hearts Christ as Lord: being ready always to give answer to every man that asketh you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, yet with meekness and fear:
But when Jesus saw it, he was moved with indignation, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me; forbid them not: for {Or, of such is}to such belongeth the kingdom of God.
yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, {Or, lest at last by her coming she wear me out}lest she {Greek: bruise.}wear me out by her continual coming.
For these are days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled.
And shall not God avenge his elect, that cry to him day and night, {Or, and is he slow to punish on their behalf?}and yet he is longsuffering over them?
or unto governors, as sent {Greek: through.}by him for vengeance on evil-doers and for praise to them that do well.